As a veteran that started playing over 20 years ago, you hit the nail on the head when it came to the short 5 min missions compared to the long ones. I’d hate it if they got rid of the short ones all together. As a Bungie employee once said… “it’s all about capturing that 30 seconds of fun, over and over again”

From a technical perspective this is easily From's strongest launch to date. No crashes, lag, framedrops, works perfect on Linux out the box. Very impressive, especially considering their track record.

I want to give a shoutout to many Armored Core content creators, because they deserve a lot of love for their efforts after all the years and specially since this franchise will get more popular (this includes you, Iron Pinneapple, Oroboro, Zentreya, Fightincowboy and VaatiVidya): - The Lore Hunter - Silver Glint - AesirAesthetics - Armoredcorelore - Love_Arc - Sinclair Lore - Anatolia's Mercenary - MrHappy1227 (though he is more focused on Final Fantasy) - Rubicon Dogs - Zealous (Znote) - Cleric - FromCheng - Writing on Games - Above Average Gaming

I first played Armored Core just over 20 years ago and I can't remember the last time I played ANY Armored Core. It might have been close to then. But somehow this game feels like the exact progression of everything I expected the game to be. In a good way. Im old... this game is super nostalgic somehow. Did FromSoft just drop a GoTY on us? Is FromSoft the new Death Row records?

I'm not a fromsoft games player. I'm not a mech enthusiast. I'm not even a single player or action game player. But I do love fighting games, and, especially when fighting humanoid acs, it feels like a 3d fighting game. It's amazing. I'm a fan for life now.

As a new Armored Core player, this is the only review that hit all the question marks for me. Thank you.

One of the best years for gaming= 2023

I’m new to AC and that tutorial boss was rough for the first three attempts, but when I went full melee it was over in no time.

See you on Rubicon, Ravens!

This was an exceptionally good review. One of your guys best. Clearly communicated and transparent

Either this is the first review to mention the load out slots or the first time I heard it. So glad for that.

They used to hide parts in game with unique perks not many but a few. If so be sure to look around those maps on missions. If they didn't well that would be a bummer i loved finding them hidden around.

I feel it needed to be a bit drab in the foreground in order to make sure you could see all of the other visual noise on your display and around you. I can't imagine keeping up with this game with horizon level colors, textures, and physics going crazy in the enviroment. The mechs, backgrounds, set pieces, all look amazing. Not to mention holding a solid fps with enemies like balteus

Was getting a little deterred at the balteus fight but I managed to get through it and the game has been fantastic!

I'm so bad at this game. It took me 6 tries to beat the tutorial boss...but once i figured it out, it was very satisfying. I'm looking forward to progressing. Love this gem.

"Pilot 621" 6+2+1=We are 9Ball

After the first mission, the game opens up so amazing. I love it.

Very complete and inclusive review. Just great ... Subscribed! 🙂

As a veteran I used to push the limit of basic AC from the get go so entering the garage would be euphoric.

Who else is ready

Always good reviews! Nice job.

20 builds later im currently on my 2nd playthrough the game is amazing, not as fast paced as AMC4 FA. But it is alot to do and try

Looking forward to playing this when I get home from work been a long time waiting.

omg i love this channel ty guys

So many good games right now either out or about to be!

This just makes me want Mech Assault 3 even more 🙏

FROMSOFT set the bar super high for the coming mech revival. This is truly the best Armored Core to date. So much love felt for the genre with this return to form. Im a glad Raven that's for sure. The king has returned and hopefully here to stay.

I will say this game was so well optimized. I went in expecting my mid rig to hardly keep 60fps but not once have i dipped or crashed. Only real issue (and this my not even be the game) is a bit of input lag for controller

I enjoyed this. Subbed.

Great video!

Phenomenal review!!

The honesty in this video is freaking brutal. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh. I was NOT ready for that.

That got damn helicopter boss I’ve been stuck for a min . Was one hit away and I got blasted. Sick game though

Excellent review!

Now that Armored Core is back maybe we will get a new Carnage Heart also !!!!

I only playes Armored Core when I was still single digits in age 20 years ago with the OG game. AC6 is a different beast entirely in a good way and lets me inject my mech combat addiction directly into my veins

Thanks for spoiler free review, can't wait to get into it later today!

We have come a long way from the PlayStation Jampack Demo Disc. I love it.

Slight error in this review. There is the OS system that you can update, and it's kind of like a skill tree. So there IS something beyond just the skills of the player and building unlocked parts otherwise. I feel like that should be touched on. It does get mentioned later, but for those who would tune out to soon would miss this fun fact. It is a replacement of the skill tree bit, but done in a very good way.

I can't fucking wait!

As a Day 1 veteran of AC this is absolutely a great entry into the series. It's far and above the quality of V and Verdict Day. I still have a fondness for AC:Silent Line being my favorite in the series but this MAY surpass it.

Been playing since midnight. It brings back great memories of the old school days

This is my first AC game and holy smokes is this game amazing!

This game reminds me of a more hardcore version of ratchet and clank. You find power in unlocking sick ass weapons and there’s no stat upgrading just gaining currency and unlocking weapons and armor and completing missions. R&C is more story driven and caters to the casual then AC caters to the hardcore gamer. Then how successful you are depends on your movement and weapon choices which R&C also depends on but to a lesser degree. As a person who grew up with ratchet and clank and loved them all but have never played armored core until now I can say this game is amazing it is just what I wanted as an adult gamer who enjoys shooting games and a challenge.

I know the game is quite short so I've been tossing up whether to get it. I finally just caved and bought it. Hopefully it's fun enough for a couple playthroughs.

I haven’t played this game since the first one but I ordered my Xbox X and I’m eagerly waiting to get it on

Even the credits mission have hidden information in them. The devs don't waste missions. And yes, the cleanup mission has hidden information that make you realize things.

Love the videos

You have done a superb gameplay video here. Mind if I share it in a Gaming leaderboards discord I created with some friends?

I love how you said it's a brutally honest review and then you say its a must play game. Maybe you should look up the definition of brutally honest.

AC6 is Dune from the POV of a Sadaukar.

I for one welcome the dystopian setting.

last mech game I played was Chromehounds, goated game

Normally i skip reviews that use the meaningless buzzwords "brutally honest" but the title says it's a must play so I'll watch

I’m in love. It’s just a logo creation simulator with a mech shooter attached.

What an unbelievably good game this is. The movement and the flow is some of the smoothest ive ever played. Gameplay is so good that i dont even pay attention to the story anymore. I hope this game finally gets the recognition it deserves.

I got to say even if the game isn’t the best at graphics it’s pretty darn good still. I’m already on my game + on it I love this game my ac is build to be round about all purpose. Can move fast enough to make it count but tough enough to last and mix of weapons mostly around mid to close range. Also just getting good after many hours of stress lol

Im a Vet ive played all gens of AC except gen 4 and it took me a lil under 72hrs of gameplay to nearly platinum the game besides S ranking all sorties. Either way where AC6 is today i love it, while i miss a few things from previous series i still think the games amazing n im glad to have it back

Amazing review 👏

This game is gona be GREAT! JUST LOOK AT IT! CANT WAIT!!!

The simple addition of the "Contextual Help" button. should make this game of the year on its own. every game should adopt this. This needs to be industry standard shit right here. The whole game is great, BUT THAT BUTTON IS A GAME CHANGER! You look at a generator and wonder, "What does {energy weapon spec} actually do? is it just more dmg?" Turns out, it also heavily affects charge speed! It even clarifies that it doesn't apply to plasma missiles because they don't charge. Now thats good shit right there! 9.8/10 User Interface (and thats just because i dont believe in perfect scores!)

Not an AC fan but with your review i felt i might play it

Lol, you have options on how many mech designs you can save. Me loving my 1 design and only changing weapons based if I'm inside or outside for a mission

"there's no one build that can plow through the game" my dual stun needle + dual Gatling guns would like to have a word with you Legacy LOL

I know they are totally different games, but what did you have more fun with, AC6 or Remnant II?

Really curious about mouse and keyboard

They can't miss

Paid n downloaded! Just waiting for me to get home after delivering mail all day! Empty house tonight also! Theater sound and projector on!

I'm really thinking about this one

Its Zone of the Enders in its fullest form. Its great.

You don’t know what penultimate means

As a long-time vet since AC1 -- this review seems a phone-in and is missing key points of the series. You mention that this is not a Souls game but, all the tell-tell mechanics are indeed a Souls game. It was also noted that this was the release that longtime veterans were looking for -- but this initiative feels like FROM is trying to convert Souls fans into the AC series. A common review trend for this game is the mention that it's not a Souls game despite the fact that most reviewers haven't dived into the previous games. I feel like FROM paid reviewers to stick to a narrative in hopes that vets like myself will and did drop cash on this game expecting something else. For starters, this game controls now features a dodge button, energy packs, and a staggered system. Gone is the radar system for back and head models, fixed camera, and rechargeable generator when not engaged mid-flight. Now, players are given a handful of "classic missions" and a bigger focus on bosses that can and will kill you in 2 to 3 hits forcing players to retry missions countless times. There's a stupid weapon recharge/reload/overheat that slows down your offense, a Souls stagger system and controls that modulate between responsive and outright dead. Devs now force you to fight large and fast bosses that will suffer chip damage with the expected strategy change when down to 40% health. Most of the players clapping this move are Souls players. None of the previous installments have seen the marking hype this game has had and most of that speaks to FROM pumping this series with the same annoying mechanics found in other previous Souls games. You are no longer required to pull yourself up by your bootstraps to win. Instead, you have to remember idiotic patterns, use weapons that don't match your playstyle, and flat-out ignore overall parts stats in favor of using what deals the most damage. Yes, the Souls gameplay is popular but this was a series that didn't need this nonsense injected into it. The majority of new players have no experience with the previous installments that made this series a cult classic.

Can't wait

I loved the PS2 era of AC games AC3 and Silent Line being my favs but after playing the PS3 era AC games i didn't like them it was wayyyy too different from the previous games...This one looks more like the PS3 era that's unfortunate but i might try it once it goes on sale...Man i miss them AC games on PS2 (i still have all 7 games for it).

💥💥 This seemed like a old school game review from back in the day when game review channels used to be good like IGN GameSpot etc did you used to work for IGN?

I had heard that the story was lacking, but the way you compared the story telling to ace combat tells me what they meant. It also tells me the story isn’t lacking

AC 6 has me feeling like a kid again

About half way thru. Gotta say it’s a contender for Goty

When is the sequel game to armored core 6 coming out

Everyone constantly be comparing it with all this “souls-like” bs. Honestly I’m glad it has little to nothing to do with souls. I’ve played every AC game and was a Raven before the whole Souls generation took over. I’m glad AC stands on its own as an outstanding game and the Souls generation can learn to step outside of that mentality and rediscover the AC franchise.

Different genre, but I'd love if AC6 succeeds well enough to bring Front Mission back to the US.

Since I'm not getting titanfall 3 anytime soon. I may need to get this to fill my mech suit itch.

I’m loving it so far

I just live giant mechs and used to love gundam as a child. This shit is like a drean

I've been waiting to see your review of this (Saw Livid's activity on this on my friend list, haha), but I've been waiting on AC6 even since I was playing AC: Verdict Day. This game's been a LONG time coming, and I'm SO glad that it sounds like it won't disappoint. I wish it had campaign co-op, or even the Mercenary system of AC:VD (you could save your builds to be hireable allies for other players, which would earn you the profit cut your copy makes, or you could go on those missions yourself), but I'm just happy to see AC getting the return to glory that it deserves!

Over here patiently waiting for Lord's of the Fallen and Elden Ring DLC. Hope everyone enjoys this one though.

For PvP: is everything unlocked at the beginning, or do I have to play the campaign?

I think the graphics are great running it on max with ray tracing it looks like CG mech action movie: the game: 6: Fires of My Graphics Card

Spirit of Motherwill live again?

The game really does what it can to teach the skills you need for the bosses even if some of the bosses are jerks...sea spider

did you say this game isnt graphically good...? WHAT?! this game is beautiful, having vibrant areas would make no sense in this game. Rubiucon is a dark, destroyed, battle torn world. it's had many occurances of coral burning and destroying entire continents..

Theres also 3 different endings, possibly a 4th being hiddwn, theres a good a bad and a true ending so far.

Souls games are like Armored Core not the other way. Armored Core was long before the first Souls game.

the second i heard FROM SOFTWARE i knew its a must buy i mean like elden ring and dark soals r so funnn this looks amazing

As a vet, its different from what I'm expecting mainly because of how the game seems dead set on forcing me on close quarters encounters when I play most AC games from afar.

How many chapters are there

FINALLY! Now FromSoft can focus on Shadow Of the Erdtree 😈

Im new to AC aswell..i wont rubbish it cause i think its pretty cool..but idk just not feeling it with this, interest started dropping off after 2nd chapter for some reason..i might pick it up again at a later time,but at the moment its just gonna sit in my library as a unfinished project.

Is there co-op?

I'd love someone to make a game that works like Elden Ring or Monster Hunter you're just building a mech to do it